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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.14, 3,822.99 and 2,162.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.14, 3,822.99 and 2,162.66 is: 3,242.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.14 : 3,822.99 = 2,162.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.14/3,822.99 = 2,162.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.14x = 3,822.99 × 2,162.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.14x = 8,267,827.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,267,827.55/2,550.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.11

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